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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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