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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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