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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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