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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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