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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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