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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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