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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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