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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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