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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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