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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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