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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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