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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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