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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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