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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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