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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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