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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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