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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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