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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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