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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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