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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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