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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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