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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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