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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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