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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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