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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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