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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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