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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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