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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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