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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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