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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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