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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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