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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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