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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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