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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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