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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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