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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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