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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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