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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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