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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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