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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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