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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important 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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