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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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