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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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