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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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