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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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