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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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