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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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