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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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