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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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