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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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