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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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