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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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