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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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