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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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