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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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