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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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