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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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