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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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