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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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