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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? 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 institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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