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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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