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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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