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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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