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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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