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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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