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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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