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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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