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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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