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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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