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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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