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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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