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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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