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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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