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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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