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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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