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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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