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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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