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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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