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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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