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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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