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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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