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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major 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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