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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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