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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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