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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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