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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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