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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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