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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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