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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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