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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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