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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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