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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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