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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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