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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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