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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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