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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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