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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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