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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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