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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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