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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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