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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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