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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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