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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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