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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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