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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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