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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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