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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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