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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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