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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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