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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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