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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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