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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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