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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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