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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education