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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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