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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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