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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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