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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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