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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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