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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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