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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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