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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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