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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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