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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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