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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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