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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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