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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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