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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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