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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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