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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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