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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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