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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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