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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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