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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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