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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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