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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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