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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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