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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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