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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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