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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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