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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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