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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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