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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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