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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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