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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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