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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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