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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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