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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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