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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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