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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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