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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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