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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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