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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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