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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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