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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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