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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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