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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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