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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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