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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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