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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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