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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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