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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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