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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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