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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major 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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