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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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