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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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