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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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