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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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