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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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