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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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