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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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