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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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