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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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