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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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