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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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