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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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