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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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