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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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