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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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