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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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