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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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