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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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