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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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