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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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