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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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