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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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