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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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