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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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