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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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