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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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