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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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