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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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