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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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