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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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