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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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