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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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