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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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