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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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