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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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