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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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