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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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