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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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