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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee 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 MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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