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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner 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 distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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