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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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