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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources