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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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