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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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