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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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