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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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