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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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