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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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