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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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