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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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