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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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