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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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