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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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