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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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