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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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