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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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