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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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