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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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