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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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