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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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