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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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