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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive 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 sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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