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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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