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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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