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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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