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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers 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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