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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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