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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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