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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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