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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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