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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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