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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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