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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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