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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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