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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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