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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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