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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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