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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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