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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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