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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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