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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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