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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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