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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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