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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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