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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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