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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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