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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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