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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee 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 MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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