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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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