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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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