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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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