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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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