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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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