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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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