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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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