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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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