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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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