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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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