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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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