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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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