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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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