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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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