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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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