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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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