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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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