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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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