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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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