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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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