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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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