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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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