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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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