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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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