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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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