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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured 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 teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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