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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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