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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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