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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines 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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