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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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