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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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