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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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