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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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