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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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