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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the 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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