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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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