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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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