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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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