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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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