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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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