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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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