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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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