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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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