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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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