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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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