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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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