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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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