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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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