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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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