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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores 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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