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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). Recent developments in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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