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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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