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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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