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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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