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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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