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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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