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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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