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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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