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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. 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. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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