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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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