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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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