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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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