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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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