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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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