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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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