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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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