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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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