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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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