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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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