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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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