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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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