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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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