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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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