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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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