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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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