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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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