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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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