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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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