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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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