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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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