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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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