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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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