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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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