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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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