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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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