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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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