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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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