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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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