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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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