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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education 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 participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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