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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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