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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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