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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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