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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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