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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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