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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important 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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