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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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