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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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