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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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