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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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