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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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