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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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