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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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