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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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