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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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