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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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