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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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