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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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