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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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