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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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