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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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