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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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