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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing 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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