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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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