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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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