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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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