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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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