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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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