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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education