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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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