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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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