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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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