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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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