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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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