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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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