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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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