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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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