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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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