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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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