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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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