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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we 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 MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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