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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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