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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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