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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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