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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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