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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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