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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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