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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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