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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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