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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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