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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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