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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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