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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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