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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key 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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