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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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