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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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