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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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