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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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