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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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