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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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