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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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