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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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