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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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