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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the teaching 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 institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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