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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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