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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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