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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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