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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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