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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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