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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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