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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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