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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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