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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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