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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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