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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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