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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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