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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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