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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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