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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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