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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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