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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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