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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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