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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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