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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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