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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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