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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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