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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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