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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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