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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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