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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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