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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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