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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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