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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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