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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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