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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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