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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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