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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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