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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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