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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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