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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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