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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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