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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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