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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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