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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Serbia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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