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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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