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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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