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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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