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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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