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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What 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 participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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