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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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