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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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