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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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