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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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