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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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