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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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