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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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