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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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