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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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