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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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