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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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