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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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