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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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