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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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