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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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