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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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