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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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