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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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