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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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