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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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