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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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