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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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