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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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