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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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