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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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