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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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