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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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