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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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