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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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