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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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