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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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