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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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