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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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