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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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