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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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