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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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