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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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