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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have empowered students all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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