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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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