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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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