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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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