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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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