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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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