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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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