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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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