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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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