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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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