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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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