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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new 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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