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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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