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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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