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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important 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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