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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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