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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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