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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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