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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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