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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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