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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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