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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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