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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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