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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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